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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,673.55, 23,531.16 and 9,104.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,673.55, 23,531.16 and 9,104.45 is: 13,668.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,673.55 : 23,531.16 = 9,104.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,673.55/23,531.16 = 9,104.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,673.55x = 23,531.16 × 9,104.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,673.55x = 214,238,152.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,238,152.01/15,673.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,668.77

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